Edward M. Turner

Edward Mason Turner (November 13, 1918 – October 21, 1996) was an American Episcopal prelate who served as the 2nd Bishop of the Virgin Islands from 1972 till 1985.

The Right Reverend

Edward Mason Turner

D.D.
Bishop of the Virgin Islands
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseVirgin Islands
ElectedNovember 19, 1971
In office1972–1985
PredecessorCedric E. Mills
SuccessorE. Don Taylor
Orders
OrdinationJuly 2, 1944
by John Boyd Bentley
ConsecrationApril 20, 1972
by John E. Hines
Personal details
Born(1918-11-13)November 13, 1918
Chicago, Illinois, United States
DiedOctober 21, 1996(1996-10-21) (aged 77)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsAllen Bowden Turner & Frances Marjory Miller
SpouseAnne Josephine Pfeiler (m. May 29, 1944)
Shirley Louise Dittmer (m. May 1, 1958)
Children2
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